Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,945kg and digs 1.02m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,945kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.02m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 3895 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,945kg
- you want one that digs 1.02m (3.5ft) deeper
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,945kg and digs 1.02m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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